2021 Virtual Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference
presented by
USFIA and AISA
November 9-10, 2021
More information coming soon!
The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and the American Import Shippers Association (AISA) invites you to join us for our 2021 Virtual Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference. This year, we will be holding the conference totally virtual on November 9-10, 2021.
This two-day event is a must for the fashion industry. Brands and retailers will learn the latest on important issues such as the retail outlook, sourcing trends and opportunities, logistics and how the industry can support Conscious Fashion.
Schedule
Tuesday, November 9
11:30am-5:30pm ET
POLITICS AND TRADE POLICY
Sessions include:
- Keynote from EAC Highsmith, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Panel: How the Ports and the AFT Center Operate and Impact Your Customs Experience
- Forecast for Trade and Customs
- Trade Policy Outlook
Wednesday, November 10
11:30am-5:00pm ET
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AND SOURCING PERSPECTIVES
Sessions include:
- Keynote: The World According to PwC
- Supply Chain Roundtable
- Panel on the Practical Mechanics of Responsible Sourcing, Pain Points, and Regulatory Challenges
What to expect?
This event will be hosted on a virtual conference platform. Watch live conference sessions, interact with other conference attendees, and meet with virtual exhibitors.
Registered Attendees will receive
- Access to exclusive conference sessions
- Session recordings and presentations will be available on demand to all participants until December 1st
- Opportunity to ask your questions to industry experts
- Interact with other conference attendees via chat or 1:1 virtual meetings through the conference platform
- Meet with our virtual exhibitors – service providers and industry experts
Who are the companies that will speak at the conference?
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Cotton Incorporated
- GEODIS
- Istanbul Apparel Exporters' Association (IHKIB)
- PwC
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)
What are some of the topics covered?
- Trade Policy Outlook
- Updates from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- The Future of Retail
- Sourcing in Turkey
- Transpacific Ocean Carriers
- Ports & COVID-19
- Sustainability & Fashion
- Tracking Forced Labor and the Supply Chain
How it works
Register here for the conference
Be on the lookout for a confirmation email from info@usfashionindustry. com
Closer to the conference you will receive a log-in to the conference virtual platform
Create your profile on the virtual platform and explore all conference sessions, lounge areas, and visit our virtual exhibitors. You can also schedule face-to-face 1-on-1 meetings with fellow attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors!
Special Thanks to our Partners and Sponsors
2021 Partners
Event Sponsors
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